09/06/2026
From Wipro Employee to IAS Officer: The Inspiring Journey of Shweta Bharti
Can a full-time job and UPSC preparation go hand in hand? The remarkable journey of Shweta Bharti proves that with discipline, dedication, and smart time management, it is absolutely possible.
Hailing from Nalanda, Bihar, Shweta was working at Wipro while preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examinationβone of India's most challenging competitive exams. Despite spending nearly nine hours a day at work, she remained committed to her dream of serving the nation as a civil servant.
To balance her professional responsibilities and studies, Shweta followed a strict routine and dedicated her evenings and nights to UPSC preparation. She relied largely on self-study and consciously avoided distractions. At crucial stages of her journey, she even stayed away from social media and stopped using a smartphone to maintain complete focus on her goal.
Her perseverance and hard work paid off when she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 356. Prior to this achievement, she had already demonstrated her capabilities by clearing the BPSC 65th Examination and serving as a District Programme Officer in Bihar's Education Department.
An engineering graduate from Bhagalpur Engineering College, Shweta Bharti's success story continues to inspire UPSC aspirants and working professionals across the country. Her journey is a powerful reminder that consistency, determination, and effective time management can turn even the most ambitious dreams into reality.
Today, as an IAS officer serving in Bihar, Shweta remains a role model for thousands of young Indians striving to achieve success despite challenges and responsibilities.
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("She secured AIR 356 in UPSC CSE 2021 and was selected as an IAS officer in the Bihar cadre.")
